Strava and Knog News Roundup
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Strava Updates:
Enhanced route Builder: Strava has redesigned its Route Builder tool for mobile, adding features like tappable points of interest, route adjustment, seamless sport switching, and detailed elevation/grade previews.
Power Skills & Training Zones: New features stemming from Strava’s acquisition of The Breakaway, offering visual representation of power PRs and personalized data on effort distribution. The author notes these seem more visual than fundamentally improving performance at this stage.
Leaderboard Integrity: Strava has improved its auto-detection of e-bike rides, resulting in an 85% reduction in e-bike flag reports.
More Info: Details available at strava.com.
Knog Recall:
Voluntary Recall: Knog is recalling early production runs of its Blinder 900 and 1300 front bike lights due to potential battery defects that could cause overheating and fire/burn risk.
Check Batch Code: Riders should check the batch code on their light against a list of affected codes.
Stop Use & Claim replacement: If affected,riders should stop using the light promptly and file a claim for a free replacement through Knog’s Product Recall Portal.
Knog Statement: Knog emphasizes its commitment to customer safety.
* Full Details: Available (though the article cuts off before providing the link).